The article discusses the potential formats for the College Football Playoff (CFP) starting in 2026, focusing on implications for the rebuilt Pac-12. With a new deal with ESPN and changes to the playoff structure, various options are being considered, notably the 4-4-2-2-1-3 and 5+11 models. The first guarantees multiple automatic bids for the Big Ten and SEC, while the second proposes fewer AQs but more at-large spots. The main concern centers on how these formats could affect the chances of the new Pac-12 champion in securing a CFP berth.
The SEC and Big Ten control the governance and must consult with the other conferences.
Two options for the CFP format, the 4-4-2-2-1-3 and the 5+11, could impact the Pac-12's access to at-large bids.
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